Kilkee to see band of cyclists roll in and raise money for charity with return of annual event

A Limerick to Kilkee charity cycle will be taking place once again this September.

On Saturday, September 7, cyclists will take to the roads and head for the Clare coast. 

This year, the chosen charities are Cliona's Foundation and the Limerick Lourdes Invalid Fund. 

Registration will take place on the day at the Clayton Hotel in Steamboat Quay in Limerick city, from 8:30am to 9:30am.

The following is general information regarding the cycle:

Clayton Hotel Steamboat Quay, departing on Saturday September 7 at 9:30am.

Route:

Clayton Hotel onto Dock Road N69  – Mungret Village - Clarina – Kildimo – Askeaton

Foynes (stop for refreshments) 

Glin – Tarbert - Ferry Crossing to Kilimer (between 1pm / 1.30pm)

Kilimer - Kilrush – Moyasta - Lisdeen (group stop at Keanes)

Lisdeen - Kilkee -  Murphys Bar, The Square Kilkee for BBQ

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Support on the road:

There will four support vehicles, including a paramedic team and a bike mechanic

Emergency support contact card issued upon registration

Returning home:

Bus will leave Kilkee at 10.00pm and drop off in Limerick's O'Connell street, outside Brown Thomas.

Additionally, a second bus will leave Kilkee the next day, Sunday, September 8 at 11.30am for those staying overnight.